Best Time to Visit Malawi
While it is possible to travel all year round to Malawi, there are two broad seasons: the dry season normally runs from May to mid-October and wet season from November to April. The cooler months are typically between May to August and wettest normally December to February. It is important to note, however that due to the length of the country and differing typography and elevations, that the climate can vary starkly at any one time. This means the best time to visit Malawi will depend on the kinds of experiences that appeal to you, and our experts will be happy to advise you.
Climate guide for Malawi
, Malawi
Average temperatures (Fahrenheit) and rainfall (mm)
Jan
75°F
22mm
Feb
77°F
19mm
Mar
77°F
12mm
Apr
75°F
7mm
May
73°F
2mm
Jun
72°F
3mm
Jul
70°F
4mm
Aug
73°F
1mm
Sep
79°F
1mm
Oct
82°F
2mm
Nov
82°F
6mm
Dec
79°F
15mm
Jan
83°F
22mm
Feb
83°F
31mm
Mar
82°F
18mm
Apr
84°F
9mm
May
81°F
2mm
Jun
78°F
2mm
Jul
79°F
2mm
Aug
83°F
1mm
Sep
86°F
1mm
Oct
90°F
4mm
Nov
91°F
8mm
Dec
85°F
18mm
Jan
75°F
22mm
Feb
77°F
19mm
Mar
77°F
12mm
Apr
75°F
7mm
May
73°F
2mm
Jun
72°F
3mm
Jul
70°F
4mm
Aug
73°F
1mm
Sep
79°F
1mm
Oct
82°F
2mm
Nov
82°F
6mm
Dec
79°F
15mm
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